CT HB05516

Health care entities are prohibited from limiting providers' ability to give medically accurate information and counseling about reproductive health care services and gender-affirming health care services, effective July 1, 2026

Health care entities cannot discharge, demote, suspend, or discipline providers solely for providing information or counseling about these services when acting in good faith and within accepted standards of care

Reproductive health care services include medical, surgical, counseling, and referral services related to sexual health, pregnancy, contraception, and pregnancy termination

Gender-affirming health care services include treatment for gender dysphoria (as defined by the DSM) and gender incongruence (as defined by the ICD)

Exceptions allow health care entities to conduct peer review, require compliance with insurance network requirements and Medicare/Medicaid participation conditions, and enforce health care quality and patient safety guidelines